Notice2022-07169
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
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Published
April 6, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet the definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 19972]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07169]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033673; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The Children's
Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, in consultation with
the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has
determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet the
definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of
any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this
notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written
request to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. If no additional
claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to
the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations
stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
claim these cultural items should submit a written request with
information in support of the claim to The Children's Museum of
Indianapolis at the address in this notice by May 6, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Noffze, The Children's Museum
of Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208,
telephone (317) 334-3722, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfd5dad1d1ffdcd7d6d3dbcddad1ccd2caccdacad291d0cdd8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e9838c8787a98a8180858d9b8c879a849c9a8c9c84c7869b8e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items under the
control of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN,
that meet the definition of sacred objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural Items
The six sacred objects are False Face masks. Three of the False
Face masks were acquired from the Museum of the American Indian in New
York in 1967 and are attributed to the Iroquois from the Onondaga
reservation. Two masks were purchased in 1976 and are attributed to the
Iroquois. One mask was donated in 1985 and was attributed by the donor
to the Iroquois. During consultation with The Children's Museum of
Indianapolis, the Onondaga Nation confirmed the cultural affiliation of
these masks and their identity as sacred objects.
Determinations Made by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Officials of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis have determined
that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the six cultural items
described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the sacred
objects and the Onondaga Nation.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim
these cultural items should submit a written request with information
in support of the claim to Jennifer Noffze, The Children's Museum of
Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, telephone
(317) 334-3722, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dfb5bab1b19fbcb7b6b3bbadbab1acb2aaacbaaab2f1b0adb8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7cdc2c9c9e7c4cfcecbc3d5c2c9d4cad2d4c2d2ca89c8d5c0">[email protected]</span></a>, by May 6, 2022. After
that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of
control of the sacred objects to the Onondaga Nation may proceed.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is responsible for notifying
the Onondaga Nation that this notice has been published.
Dated: March 30, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-07169 Filed 4-5-22; 8:45 am]
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